Civil Engineering Firms Tampa – Since 1996, WRA is a civil and environmental engineering firm, with an emphasis on engineering, planning and environmental science for water resource projects. In addition, the firm specializes in conflict resolution of environmental issues. The firm draws on the vast experience of its staff who possess hands-on experience in water resource management in both the …
WRA Is Now Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles For Ecological Services
WRA’s environmental team commenced work on a Charlotte Harbor Estuary Program (CHNEP) grant to perform a wading bird nest survey using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) throughout the upland-cut canals in the City of North Port. While the survey results will be a useful update to the previous wading bird nest survey data (last collected by the FWC in the 1990s) …
Michael C. Alfieri, P.G., P.Hg., CGWP was elected Chair of the Florida Board of Professional Geologists
Michael C. Alfieri, P.G., P.Hg., CGWP was elected Chair of the Florida Board of Professional Geologists on April 27, 2016. Mr. Alfieri, who manages all geologic/hydrogeologic services for WRA as Principal Hydrogeologist, is a professionally licensed geologist in thirteen states and a nationally certified/registered hydrogeologist. He provides geologic and hydrogeologic interpretation and evaluations and expert witness services for WRA. Mr. …
Critical Linkage Corridors
If you’re a resident, landowner or a professional involved in development or transportation in Pasco County, you should be aware that an updated draft ordinance on Critical Linkage Corridors is currently working its way through the Board of County Commissioners, most recently presented at a workshop in mid-February. According to the Pasco County website, the Critical Linkage ordinance is the …
Ryland Home Townhomes | WRA Engineering Tampa
Ryland Homes recently breaks ground on an upscale townhome community in western Hillsborough County. The community is called Jackson Square and is located off of Double Branch Road, south of Hillsborough Avenue. The planned development includes significant frontage along Boat Bayou, 42 2-story state of the art townhome units, a large centrally located water feature and a beautiful nature/walking trail. …
Updated Rules for Occupying Newly Constructed Commercial Retail Space in Sarasota County
Sarasota county has recently changed their rules for occupying newly constructed commercial retail space. A new business retailer cannot open under a temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO). The full CO must be received from the building department before the subject retailer can obtain their business license to operate. Previously a retailer was allowed to get their business license with just …
WRA Announces New Company Officers
Peter Hubbell and Mark Farrell, Principals of WRA, are proud to announce the promotion of Joe Cimino and Clint Cuffle to WRA Vice Presidents and Partners of the firm. Joe and Clint are both long time employees of WRA that have been key to the success of the now 18 year old company. Joe Cimino joined WRA in 1999, has …
WRA is Expanding
In order to accommodate our rapidly growing staff, WRA underwent construction at the office to make room for our newest employees. We have added 4 new employees over the past month, and offices and work space have been added to our main office in Tampa, Fl.
Estancia at Wiregrass Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The official opening of the Estancia at Wiregrass community was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 11. The 7,000 square foot Estancia Clubhouse amenity center was filled with local officials and community leaders to celebrate the opening of the much anticipated community. Standard Pacific’s Tampa division president Dave Bulloch gave a short presentation, followed by Dist. 2 County Commissioner …
Keyway Place | Englewood, FL | Civil Site Design Florida
Ryland Homes has completed construction on the gated, 70 lot subdivision and is now selling homes. WRA was hired by the original owner, Neal Communities, to complete the civil site design and permitting for the new subdivision. It was subsequently purchased by Ryland homes who initiated construction of the project. The development offers key amenities, such as a community pool …